Hawthorne Race Course racing secretary Robin Schadt would like to remind all horsepeople wishing to enter the upcoming Winter Claiming Series for $6,000 & $10,000 claimers of both sexes that nomination payments must be postmarked no later than Monday (Dec. 18).

Entry fees for these series are $200 and $300 respectively, and the opening legs are scheduled to begin on opening night, Jan. 5.

Horsepeople are also reminded that the opening weekend’s (Jan. 5-7) condition sheets are currently posted at www.hawthorneracecourse.com.

All horsepeople wishing to compete at Hawthorne Race Course must submit a stall application before entering, whether stabling at Hawthorne or shipping in. Entry forms, stall applications and schedules for the upcoming winter meet can be found at www.hawthorneracecourse.com.

The Illinois Racing Board’s license office at Hawthorne will also be open exclusively for Standardbred licenses on Dec. 20-21 and Dec. 27-28 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Central). Please remember all payments must be made by cheque. Please take advantage of these early dates to avoid the long lines on opening weekend.

All nomination payments should be made payable to Suburban Downs, Inc. and sent to:

Hawthorne Race Course
Att. Horseman’s Bookkeeper
3501 S. Laramie Avenue
Cicero, IL 60804

(Hawthorne Race Course)